1999 Land Rover Discovery II Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,235miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II, 22% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,235 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1999 Land Rover discovery made a grinding noise, and came to a screeching halt while driving approximately 10-15 MPH. It turned out that the front drive shaft sheared in half. The car was towed to a transmission specialist in my town. When I spoke to both that mechanic as well as my regular mechanic today about the issue, both of them had other instances of this happening to Land Rover discoveries all at around 100,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315317, filed 2010-03, 99,000 miles“My 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii made a grinding noise and then a loud explosion sound while driving at 70 MPH on the interstate. The front drive shaft fell off, busted the catalytic converter and ripped a hole in the fire wall and transmission case. Apparently this is a common problem with my year of Land Rover and nothing is being done to correct this dangerous problem. This is my daughters car and she is very fortunate that the drive shaft did not rip through the floor board or that another car behind her wasn't hit by the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10346413, filed 2010-07, 117,235 miles“Vehicle with under 54,000 miles was making loud noises and vibrating when driving becoming difficult to handle. Major failure in the drivetrain rendered the vehicle non drivable. Part that failed was transfer box paid dealer around $2,500 to have the box replaced and have the vehicle made drivable. I have the old part.”
NHTSA complaint #10086360, filed 2004-08, 53,800 miles“1999 landrover discover ii; owned car since new; fall 2007, traveling on highway, front drive shaft broke loose, damaged catalytic converter, transmission case; resulted in loss of control of vehicle, narrowly avoided accident; replace transmission and drive shaft--occurred at approximately 140,000 miles; front universal joints again showing wear, making noise at speed--plan to replace, but given experience with other vehicles; appears landrover has a design or quality problem with the front drive shaft/universal joint.”
NHTSA complaint #10360964, filed 2010-10, 140,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 20 MPH there was a very loud popping and grinding sound. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the driveshaft hanging down. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined the double cardan joint that held the driveshaft fractured. The dealership has been informed.”
NHTSA complaint #10157714, filed 2006-05, 128,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II
15 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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